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Are solar car battery chargers effective?
Imagine waking up one morning to find yourself unable to get to work due to a dead car battery. You won't have to do that if you have a solar car battery charger -- but how well do they really work?
Our Amazing Solar System
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Our solar system has a variety of small objects such as asteroids, comets, stars, meteors, and moons. Find out how they affect life on Earth.
What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?
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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.
Can I use solar power to recharge a plug-in hybrid?
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Can I use solar power to recharge a plug-in hybrid? Read about using solar power to charge a plug-in hybrid at HowStuffWorks.
How to Conserve Energy at Home
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What is "energy"? Where does it come from? How do we pay for it? Learn the answers to these questions, and find out how to live more efficiently in your home.
Sea Slugs Go Solar by Stealing From Algae
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Sea slugs steal algae to use as energy from photosynthesis. HowStuffWorks shines a light on these energy thieves.
How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient
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Sealing siding cracks, caulking windows, and upgrading attic or siding insulation can give you a more energy efficient home. Learn more.
What if a black hole formed near our solar system?
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Black holes have serious pull, and they're not afraid to use it. Could one of these skulking bad boys ever arise in our home, sweet (solar system) home?
Why Can't We Generate All Our Energy From Wind Power?
Why can't we generate all the electricity we need from the wind? Learn more about generating energy from wind power.
How do plants compare to solar cells when it comes to collecting solar energy?
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How do plants compare to solar cells when it comes to collecting solar energy? Would you get more power from an acre of ground by putting solar cells on it or by raising plants?